Study: Health care workers say technology important factor in job satisfaction 

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Persistent staffing shortages, high turnover and escalating burnout are intensifying pressures across the care continuum, prompting demand for technology that drives greater efficiency, according to a workforce study released by WellSky. Ninety percent of nurses and health care professionals surveyed identified care coordination technology as valuable to the quality and efficiency of their work. Many also pointed to electronic health records and artificial intelligence (AI) as valuable tools, signaling a growing expectation for intelligent systems that streamline workflows and enhance care delivery, the company says. “Healthcare is at a turning point – one that calls for bold innovation,” said WellSky Chairman and CEO Bill Miller. “We’re building solutions where technology feels effortless, data flows intelligently, and clinicians can devote their energy to healing rather than paperwork. With AI and predictive analytics at the center, we’re driving a future of care that’s faster, smarter and deeply personalized.” The report, conducted by the global research firm The Center for Generational Kinetics, draws on industry trends and data from WellSky’s national network of more than 2,500 hospitals, accountable care organizations (ACOs and physician practices, as well as 130,000 post-acute, home and community care providers. Other highlights from the report: 

• 83% say health care workers shoulder an unfair burden for the problems facing today’s health care system 
• 69% of nurses say AI would be valuable to their job 
• 77% of nurses say software technology that they like or are familiar with is an important factor when choosing a job